Hydrating and Alkalizing Green Juice

My diet is mainly macrobiotic, meaning that I eat lots of cooked seasonal vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Back when I initially experimented with various vegan ways of preparing and eating food, I did try going raw because it seemed like a potentially healthier lifestyle. This phase did not last very long, because I found that especially when the weather gets cold here in the northern hemisphere, I need warming, grounding foods to feel balanced and satiated.

That said, I do think that there is value in incorporating raw foods into one’s lifestyle because it raises our pH level and enables us to more easily extract certain nutrients that are best preserved in raw form. I try to have a glass or bottle of green juice at least three times a week, and feel much more energized and alive when I drink it. Some benefits of green juice are:

Alkalizing and raising the pH level of your body, allowing it to function at its optimum level

Increasing the flow of oxygen to your blood, which enhances overall vitality

Filling you up, so you eat less throughout the day

Given all its amazing health benefits, it goes without saying that green juice is an excellent weight-loss aid. For anyone trying to lose a few lb’s, adding green juice into your diet daily would be one of the first things I’d recommend, along with cutting out processed foods, sugar, and dairy.

This happens to be my favorite green juice recipe, and everyone who has sampled it has remarked how fresh and tart it tastes. It makes about 2 tall glasses, so you can either have it all to yourself, or share it with 1 or 2 other people.

Granny smith apple – Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants; stimulates saliva production which enhances nutrient absorption. Granny smith apples are a great way to add a tart, slightly sweet taste to your green juice and smoothies and they’re lower on the glycemic index than most fruits

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2 thoughts on “Hydrating and Alkalizing Green Juice”

I will try this. It sounds good. I want to say that my friend’s daughter in school was taught that drinking juices was not good because your body did not recognize it as food, that you need to chew your food. Where would a teacher get an idea like that? Secondly, do you know where I can find out how to feed my cats food to keep them as healthy? I’ve tried the powdered nutrients you put in ground turkey so it’s suppose to mimic eating a mouse. They won’t touch it. They are on the Science Diet Kidney Care food. But, I want to give them real fresh food and nutrients. Just thought I would ask here if you don’t mind. I am desperate.

Yes, I have heard before variations of the argument that our bodies don’t recognize juice as food. It is true that in the process of juicing, the fiber from the vegetables and fruit is removed, and fiber is important for digestive health. However, digestion can be taxing on the body as it requires a lot of energy, The benefit of juicing is that you can flood your body with nutrients without having to actually eat as many fruits and vegetables.

Additionally, there are certain digestive enzymes that get activated by saliva when we chew that help with assimilating nutrients. For this reason, it can be a good idea to swish the juice around in our mouths for 10 seconds or so before swallowing.

As for the cat food issue, I can’t recommend any brands as I don’t know much about feline nutrition. Good luck!